The museum holds the original Byzantine-Romanesque chapel interior Tiffany created for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.
Hugh F. McKean, who helped build the museum, was a student of Louis Comfort Tiffany at the Laurelton Hall estate.
The collection includes the entire contents of the dining room from Tiffany's Long Island estate, Laurelton Hall.
Many of the glass items were saved from destruction following a 1957 fire at Laurelton Hall.
The museum possesses one of the largest collections of Tiffany's personal sketches and design patterns.
The Morse family, founders of the museum, were deeply involved in the historical development of Winter Park.
It holds significant pieces of pottery from the Rookwood and Grueby companies.
The stained glass windows are lit using a specific configuration to mimic natural light conditions for optimal color perception.
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art houses the world's most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany. The collection includes the reconstructed chapel interior from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Visitors can explore a vast array of Tiffany leaded-glass lamps, stained-glass windows, and jewelry. The museum also maintains significant holdings of American paintings, graphics, and decorative arts from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It features an extensive collection of pottery from the art nouveau movement. The galleries are laid out to display the evolution of Tiffany’s design from interior furnishings to fine art. It is located in the heart of Winter Park, Florida, emphasizing the region's connection to historical preservation. The museum’s holdings were largely donated by Jeannette Genius McKean and Hugh F. McKean. The building provides a climate-controlled environment specifically designed to protect fragile glass and textile artifacts.
The exterior garden courtyard area, which features architectural fragments and sculptures.
Prioritize seeing the Tiffany Chapel first, as it is the museum's center-piece and requires time to appreciate fully.
Visit the gift shop for high-quality reproductions that are often sourced from the museum's own archives.
Use the provided museum brochures or mobile guides to better understand the provenance of the Laurelton Hall artifacts.
Do not attempt to photograph the Tiffany Chapel, as strict enforcement against cameras is in place.
Closed on Mondays; closed on certain public holidays.
Photography is prohibited inside the galleries; maintain a low voice and refrain from touching glass displays.
